Likened to 松田聖子, she won a singing contest and was signed to a Japanese recording company at the age of 15.
After completing her O-level examinations in Singapore, Olivia moved to Japan to further her studies and career as a solo artist. There, she became a member of a Japanese pop (J-pop) group called Mirai, before she released her bestselling debut, "A Girl Meets Bossa Nova" at only 19.
With her sultry, soulful and innocent vocals, she has since done her reinterpretation of Frank Sinatra's "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars" as well as other jazz and pop numbers.
Part of the wave of Singaporean talents being exported internationally, Olivia has, by far, been the only pop sensation exported exclusively to Japan, while previous stars such as 陳潔儀, 蔡健雅 and 孫燕姿 have only been exporting to the Greater Chinese market through Hong Kong and Taipei.
In 2009, Olivia signed to Taiwanese company HIM International Music and released her first album under HIM in March of 2010.
So Nice
Olivia Ong Lyrics
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That would be very nice
Someone to love me right
That would be very nice
Someone to understand
Each little dream in me
Someone to take my hand
And be a team with me
So nice, life would be so nice
If one day I'd find
Someone who would take my hand
And samba through life with me
Someone to cling to me
Stay with me right or wrong
Someone to sing to me
Some little samba song
Someone to take my heart
And give his heart to me
Someone who's ready to
Give love a start with me
Oh yeah, that would be so nice
I could see you and me, that would be nice
Someone to hold me tight
That would be very nice
Someone to love me right
That would be very nice
Someone to understand
Each little dream in me
Someone to take my hand
To be a team with me
So nice, life would be so nice
If one day I'd find
Someone who would take my hand
And samba through life with me
Someone to cling to me
Stay with me right or wrong
Someone to sing to me
Some little samba song
Someone to take my heart
And give his heart to me
Someone who's ready to
Give love a start with me
Oh yes, that would be so nice
Shouldn't we, you and me?
I can see it will be nice...
Olivia Ong's song "So Nice" is a yearning for companionship and love. The lyrics paint a picture of a lonely heart that is looking for someone to hold on to and be there in both the good times and the bad. The opening stanza expresses the desire for someone to hold and love the singer right, which would be "very nice." The next stanza asks for a partner who can understand the dreams and aspirations of the singer and be there to hold their hand as a team. The lyrics then go on to say life would be so nice if they could find someone to samba through life with, someone to cling to and sing to, and someone to give their heart to.
Throughout the song, the longing for love and companionship is evident. The singer desires someone who is willing to take a chance on love and give it a start with them. The repetition of lines emphasizes the singer's longing for someone to be with them through thick and thin. The lyrics also showcase the idea of two people being together as a team, supporting and understanding each other's dreams and aspirations.
In conclusion, "So Nice" is a beautiful love song that expresses the universal longing of finding love and companionship. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the melody with a touch of samba adds to the romantic feel of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone to hold me tight
I want someone to hold me tightly and give me a sense of security.
That would be very nice
It would be comforting if I had someone to hold me.
Someone to love me right
I need someone who can love me the way I deserve to be loved.
That would be very nice
It would feel amazing to be loved in the right way.
Someone to understand
I need someone who can comprehend my thoughts, feelings and desires.
Each little dream in me
I hope that the person understands the various things that I want to do and accomplish.
Someone to take my hand
I need someone who can lend their support and be my companion on this journey called life.
And be a team with me
Together we can work as a team, support each other and face any challenge or hurdle in our way.
So nice, life would be so nice
It would be so good if I could have that special someone in my life.
If one day I'd find
I hope that I can come across that someone who will fulfill my desires and longings.
Someone who would take my hand
I wish that someone will come along and take my hand, leading me to a better life.
And samba through life with me
I want to live life to the fullest, dancing through every moment with my special someone by my side.
Someone to cling to me
I desire someone who can hold me close and tight, never letting me go.
Stay with me right or wrong
I want someone who will stay with me no matter what, through the good times and bad times.
Someone to sing to me
I hope that someone will serenade me with beautiful melodies and samba songs.
Some little samba song
I desire that my special someone will sing joyful and lively samba songs to me, brightening my spirits.
Someone to take my heart
I want someone to take possession of my heart and love me unconditionally.
And give his heart to me
I wish that someone will entrust me with their heart and love me just as much as I love them.
Someone who's ready to
I want someone who is eager and prepared to embark on a journey of love with me.
Give love a start with me
I hope that my special someone will initiate and take the first step towards a love affair with me.
Oh yeah, that would be so nice
It would be fantastic to have all these desires and hopes fulfilled.
I could see you and me, that would be nice
I can already picture the two of us together, and it looks so amazing.
Shouldn't we, you and me?
Don't you think that the two of us should explore a romantic relationship?
I can see it will be nice...
I have a vision of a lovely life with my special someone, and I can see that it will be amazing.
Contributed by Isabella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.